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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1912
Page
4
The article extols John B Kendrick as a neighborly, generous figure aiming to improve Wyoming through constructive policies. It predicts his election to the U S Senate despite opposition, cites his focus on natural resources, farms, wells, and mines, and notes rally attendances contrasting Republican and Progressive supporters.
The text reports a dramatic attempt to kill Theodore Roosevelt, describing the would-be assailant John Sebrenk and the widespread shock across political circles. It emphasizes Roosevelt's legacy and the danger posed by anarchic impulses, noting the nation's hope for his swift recovery.
Mr Kendrick arrives at Capitol Avenue Theatre tonight to address attendees. The public is invited to hear his remarks on current issues and local matters of interest.
The piece portrays a Wyoming senator charged with theft perjury and corrupted ties to railways and land deals. It argues he used government power to pad a political machine, with settlers displaced and public funds misused. The column questions why he remains free and respected.
A vivid human interest piece highlights a local resident’s unlikely journey and daily routines that charm neighbors. The narrative centers on community ties, small acts of kindness, and the atmosphere of a close knit neighborhood.
The Tribune criticizes John Baird, Republican state treasurer and sole penitentiary board member in the capital during a prison break. It claims he attempted to run away before the governor returned him to duty, arguing the state should seek remedies for penitentiary issues rather than blame the Republican party.
The Leader reports George Bremmer head of the etaind patring at Rawlins is worried by his alleged mis representations to authorities and efforts to incite public excitement. He plans a meeting of supporters in Rawlins while Republicans nationally back Wilson and Marshall for decency and harmony. Woodrow Wilson’s character earns broad approval among rational readers.
A rustic storyteller boasts of Senator Warn and the power of his acts across territories. He claims Warn shaped parks wells foundations and palisades while barnyard humor and tall tales mix with satire about cattle drives and frontier life.
A 1912 inquiry shows daily cost per capita at the state penitentiary under Carey about 67 cents, down from 50 cents before. Prison conditions improved, with prisoners better fed and clothed, and convict labor widening road work. annual savings exceed $19,000. Old Timer defends Carey era amid reminiscences of Gramm and a Desperado incident.
In Cheyenne on October 15 the Republican gathering featured A U Kelley delivering remarks that blasted state officials over penitentiary management. A D Kelley is challenged to recall early Laramie County sheriff years with past jail incidents and a failed inmate escape during his term.
London spectacle features three authors Shaw Barrie and Pinero in a one act play tournament at the Duke of Yorks theater. Barrie winning with the comedy Rosalind praised Irene Van Brugh in the title role. Barrie called the work a demonstration while Shaw labeled his piece Overruled and Pinero titled The Widow of Wasdale Head a fantasy.
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